Good post Practical, lots of good stuff. I am a revolver guy and have in the past been fast to belittle the semi's loving that gun because they could carry many more rounds than me. I started w/a 5 shot J frame, still got it, still love it, fits my need at times. AND at the same time have gone out of my way to acquire a 8 shot N frame. Love it, wouldn't trade it for anything, fits my needs at times. And thats okay.
Lesson for me, different guns for different times. Some like apple pie, some like cherry pie, but most of us like pie.
You can like any gun you want, just have a gun.
Methinks.